Art Director in CA by Gamefam

Company overview
At Gamefam, we are revamping the gaming landscape. We strive to provide an unmatched experience for both players and creators across metaverse gaming platforms like Roblox, Fortnite Creative Mode, and Minecraft.

Amazing experiences for an amazing community
We aim to deliver the most authentic games and highest quality. We combine experienced mobile F2P producers, designers, and live ops managers with top native dev talent to create a one-of-a-kind, creative production and live operations hybrid powerhouse!

Position Summary:
As an Art Director, you will set the vision and lead a team executing various creative projects ranging from visual style and design from Gamefam games, to development of marketing assets and pitch materials. You will operate as a creative and sometimes technical leader for a team of artists, programmers, and designers. You will conceptualize and construct prototypes, style guides, pitch decks, and storyboards, lead pitch meetings, and guide your team through all phases of production, while providing constructive feedback to both veteran and junior developers. You may also work with Marketing on both asset and concept development, as well as with external partners and vendors, to make sure that Gamefam's brand continues to be the benchmark moving forward.

Responsibilities: 
Formulate creative vision for Gamefam games and lead the team executing all the graphic and visual elements of the game. This includes original IP and licensed games working very closely with IP owners
Oversee full production of assets, while providing creative direction and insight at all levels of creative.
Lead the team to developing and delivering top-quality creative for all game marketing campaigns – icons, thumbnails, banner ads, social media - collaborating with cross functional team and external brand partners 
Ability to concept and pitch full creative vision to brand partners and leadership while maintaining continuity across multiple types of executions.
Lead by example with a positive influence for all levels of talent both full-time and part-time.
Ensure industry leading quality through effective creative direction and feedback.
Exercise critical thinking and poise under aggressive timelines, showing confidence in the ability to adapt creatively when the scope of a project needs to shift.
Foster and maintain healthy cross-functional relationships with Marketing, Studio Brand Partnerships, and any other internal teams that require support for art asset generation either with us or externally.

Skills/Requirements:
Managed production including concepting, pitching and resource management.
Experience working with licensed IP and interpreting it for gaming projects. Ability to communicate and provide clear direction to internal teams.
Experience in 3D Modeling is preferred, but not required. 
Passion for gaming with a deep knowledge of Roblox, Minecraft and/or Fortnite
Strong creative ideation with a solutions-oriented mentality when under pressure.
Passion for the craft with a willingness to contribute at all stages of production.
Portfolio demonstrating original, high-quality artwork and Art Direction.
5+ years of experience in the video game industry leading equivalent forms of assets at either internal/external marketing services or creative agencies, including 3+ years in a lead role overseeing teams of creatives.
College degree in the requisite field or equivalent experience preferred.

Notes:
This is a remote position with working hours generally based around PST. Working hours can be shifted for candidates in other time zones.
Roblox is primarily a younger audience (ages 9+). Candidates should be aware of this and keep it in mind when designing features.

Highlights of Perks and Benefits:
Remote Flexibility
Unlimited PTO
Company wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years
Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, disability & life insurance
401K
WFH Stipend
Electronics Allotment
More surprises when you join!

 Gamefam
https://www.projectcasting.com/job/42034-art-director

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